Category: Hong Kong

HK proposal brings flood of crocodile tears

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

I’m formulating a theory. It’s in the early stages; let me know what you think.

Here’s what I’ve got so far: The severity of an action taken by China is inversely proportional to the madness with which the West reacts to it.

Let’s test the theory with a recent example. On May 21, during its third annual session, the 13th National People’s Congress announced it would put forward a draft decision on national security legislation for the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. One week later, that decision was passed.

HK proposal brings flood of crocodile tears

Revoking Hong Kong’s special status is Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ that could trigger irrevocable U.S.-China split, analysts warn

Tina Marie (Ms. Cat)

The impact such a move would have on the mainland Chinese economy would not be nearly as severe, said Leland Miller, chief executive officer of the China Beige Book, a firm that advises investors and corporate management on the Chinese economy. “The impact is overhyped. Most talking heads say that the Chinese can’t allow Hong Kong to lose its status as the pre-eminent financial center in Asia, but that’s not what I hear from China,” he said.

Revoking Hong Kong’s special status is Trump’s ‘nuclear option’ that could trigger irrevocable U.S.-China split, analysts warn